Indonesia promotes child-friendly travel for Eid homecoming
The observance of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia are closely linked to the annual homecoming, ...
Soekarno-Hatta immigration retains global top 10 in Skytrax ranking
Indonesias Ministry of Immigration and Corrections announced that Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in ...
This lawsuit comes less than two months after President Trump said his administration was seeking $1 billion from Harvard to settle probes into school policies
South Asias LNG Strategy Was Built for the Last Crisis Not This One
Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka spent years signing long-term Gulf LNG contracts to avoid the volatility of spot markets. The Iran war tore those plans to shreds.
Police end the national one-way traffic system at Trans Java Toll Road
The Police Traffic Corps has officially ended the national one-way traffic system, which began at kilometer 70 of the ...
Eid lemang tradition endures in Tukka after last year's floods
Residents of Pasar Tukka Village, Tukka Sub-district, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, continue the tradition of ...
Soekarno-Hatta Airport serves 1.2 million passengers until D-2 Eid
State-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports) at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, ...
Indonesia eyes coal windfall to shield budget amid global tensions
Indonesia plans to optimize state revenue from coal to capture windfall profits as global energy prices rise, ...
Banten sees controlled, accident-free homecoming flow
The Banten Regional Police reported that the implementation of Operation Ketupat Maung 2026 up to one day before Eid ...
Indonesian troops to Gaza not aimed at disarming Hamas: President
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the currently postponed plan to send Indonesian peacekeeper troops to Gaza ...
Ministry asks families to ensure elderly comfort during Eid
The Health Ministry said Eid is joyful for the elderly to reunite with family, but it can be tiring due to routine ...
Indonesia eyes WFH mandate to cut fuel use as oil prices surge
Indonesia is preparing a nationwide work-from-home (WFH) scheme to curb fuel consumption and mitigate the impact of ...
West Java offersdiscount 10 percent for vehicle tax payments
The West Java provincial government is offering a 10 percentdiscount on annual motor vehicle tax (PKB) payments ...
Prabowo orders shift from diesel to solar power plants
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered an acceleration in the conversion of diesel-powered power plants (PLTD) to solar ...
BGN mandates quarterly monitoring of MBG domestic waste
- is required to manage domestic wastewater generated from the kitchen activities.Wastewater management is a ...
Whoosh ticket sales reached 145,000 during Eid holiday period : KCIC
PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) Corporate Secretary Eva Chairunisa said that Whoosh ticket sales reached 145,000 ...
BGN mandates circular economy in MBG program waste management
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana has issued an instruction mandating a circular economy ...
Bali Airport reopens after Nyepi Day closure, flights resume normally
I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport management in Denpasar, Bali, announced that operations have resumed after a 24-hour closure ...
Free meal pause during Eid holiday saves trillions of rupiah
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the temporary suspension of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program during ...
Indonesian minister calls on self-purification, unity this Eid al-Fitr
Indonesian Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti called on Muslims to conclude Ramadan by achieving ...
Indonesia's BGN issues regulation on food waste in free meal program
Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has introduced Regulation No. 1/2026, setting new standards for the ...
Nusantara State Mosque to host Eid prayer, toll road opens early
The primary toll road of Indonesia's future capital, Nusantara (IKN), will open earlier at 4:30 a.m. local time ...
Prabowo-Megawati meeting signals positive consolidation for government
The meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Indonesias fifth president Megawati Soekarnoputri at the ...
Sri Lanka refused ground access to U.S. warplanes
Sri Lanka maintains close ties with the United States, its biggest export market, and Iran, which is a key buyer of tea, its main export commodity
US hints at easing Iran oil curbs - what it means for India
India was a major buyer of Iranian crude, peaking at about 11.5% of its total purchase, before 2018 sanctions tightened.
Work from home, avoid air travel to deal with higher energy prices: International Energy Agency
The U.S-Israel war with Iran has driven up energy prices, causing concerns over inflation across the world
Judge rules U.S. government overreached with transgender health care declaration
Another federal judge in Boston on Monday (March 16, 2026) temporarily blocked several of Mr. Kennedy's vaccine policy changes
Muhammadiyah sees Eid 1447H as chance to respect differences
The Chairman of the Muhammadiyah Central Executive Board (PP) for Economics, Business, and Halal Industry, Muhadjir ...
Efficiency cuts save Rp308 trillion, prevent budget waste: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto stated that the government could save up to Rp308 trillion (US$17,6 billion) in the budget ...
Indonesia plans energy-saving policies to ensure economic stability
President Prabowo Subianto instructed his ministerial ranks to implement energy efficiency measures across specific ...
UAE authorities said they had dismantled a errorist network funded and operated by Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iran, and arrested its members
Moroccos FRMF Welcomes CAF Appeal Board as Upholding Rules, Stability of International Competitions
-Following the announcement by the CAF Appeal Board, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) welcomes the ...
-Vercel, the agentic infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of ...
Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels
Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.
Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and U.S. strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM
The Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, killed 2,390 Americans, and the U.S. declared war on Japan the next day
Trump, Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questions about whether theyre in sync on war
The attack by Israel on the South Pars gas field prompted Iran to retaliate against energy infrastructure in other West Asian countries
UAE says it dismantled 'terrorist network' funded by Iran and Hezbollah
According to the state news agency, the network was involved in money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security
-Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452) today announced that its skincare brand Bior will accelerate its international ...
U.S. F-35 stealth fighter hit by suspected Iranian fire: reports
The United States has lost multiple aircraft during the conflict including three F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti forces, and a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq but none that are known to have been hit by Iranian fire
Oil, power, and politics of disruption
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts a vital artery of the global economy, triggering price increases and turmoil in energy markets; as supply shocks reshape the geopolitics of energy, countries like India, the U.S., and Russia recalibrate strategies amid shifting oil flows and rising dependence
President Prabowo defends budget cuts to curb misuse risks
President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia is cutting non-productive spending across ministries and agencies to close ...
KCIC readies over 650,000 Whoosh train tickets for Eid holiday season
Indonesias high-speed rail operator has made 653,888 Whoosh tickets available for the Eid al-Fitr holiday ...
EU lawmakers vote to advance U.S. trade deal
Many lawmakers have complained the trade deal is one-sided, with the EU required to cut most import duties while the U.S. sticks to a broad rate of 15%
Over 1,000 MBG kitchens suspended for service improvement: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto said more than 1,000 kitchens serving Indonesias Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program ...
Indonesia to keep subsidized fuel prices unchanged
The Indonesian government has reassured the public that subsidized fuel prices will remain unchanged despite global oil ...
Indonesia sets Eid al-Fitr 2026 for March 21
Indonesias Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the first day of Shawwal 1447 Hijri will fall on ...
RI Govt to set budget cuts to offset Mideast risks
Indonesias finance minister said Thursday he will set budget cut levels for ministries and agencies under a new ...
Prabowo, Megawati discuss strategy, global issues
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met former president Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday to discuss national ...
RI Govt pays US$1 blnin teacher allowances in Q1
Indonesia has disbursed more than Rp18 trillion (around US$1 billion) in allowances to 1.6 million public school ...
Indian Courts Must Be Mindful of Judicial Limits in Electoral Matters
The Supreme Courts intervention in the West Bengal SIR dispute must not be so deep as to adversely affect the electoral process.
Stray Kids x Bior UV: Anthem Film Featuring New Song Endless Sun Launches Globally on March 19 (JST)
-Bior UV, Kao Corporations sunscreen brand, will launch its global campaign SUNLIGHT IS YOUR ...
Minister Abdul Mu'ti encourages students to adopt growth mindset
Indonesias Education Minister Abdul Muti urged students to adopt a growth mindset, emphasizing their ...
Two killed in Xpander-bus crash on Central Java toll road
Two people died after a Mitsubishi Xpander collided with a bus on the Batang-Semarang toll road at KM 368B on Thursday, ...
Legal expert praises TNI in acid attack probe
A legal expert said Indonesias military has shown professionalism and adherence to presidential directives in ...
Pertamina geothermal secures power supply for Eid surge
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk said it is maintaining reliable operations across its geothermal plants to ...
Indonesia's BI bolsters defenses amid Middle East conflict
Indonesias central bank is strengthening external resilience and optimizing monetary instruments to ...
Dreame Showcases AI-Powered Smart Ecosystem at AWE 2026
Global premium technology brand Dreame Technology is exhibiting its full product portfolio and over 100 ...
INNIX, Dreame Technology's premium home entertainment brand, showcased its latest high-end TV and home cinema ...
Indonesia's Komnas HAM to question TNI chief over acid attack case
The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) plans to question Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander General Agus ...
China calls killing of Irans Larijani, leaders unacceptable
We have always opposed the use of force in international relations. The acts of killing Iranian state leaders and attacking civilian targets are even more unacceptable, Chinas Foreign Ministry spokesman said
Vectramind Health today announced that its AI-native patient experience and engagement platform, ...
Recharge Power Enters Japan's Electricity Trading Market, Strengthening Its International Presence
Recharge Power Co., Ltd., the system-level energy storage subsidiary of J&V Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ...
Indonesia deploys teams to secure Eid homecoming routes nationwide
The Ministry of Public Works has taken various anticipatory measures to ensure the readiness of national and toll roads ...
Indonesia pushes innovative menus for free meal program
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana is calling for innovative menus in the Free Nutritious Meal ...
India's ceramic hub grinds to a halt as Iran war chokes gas supply
Manufacturers stopped operations after supplies of propane and natural gas reduced sharply in recent days.
Indonesia pushes full probe into acid attack on rights activist
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Human Rights Mugiyanto called for a transparent, accountable, and thorough investigation ...
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to remain in power following Parliament vote
The leader of the Bhumjaithai Party garnered 293 votes, exceeding the required majority of the 498 members who attended the session in the House of Representatives
Indonesia reopens 450 MBG kitchens in Sumatra, 117 under review
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) said 450 kitchens under the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program have ...
Russia-Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war: report
Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.
Indonesia seeks to globalize Bahasa Indonesia via creative economy
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya and the president's special staff sought ways to globalize the Indonesian ...
Toshiba Releases Photovoltaic-Output Photocoupler for Automotive Equipment
-Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation(Toshiba) has launched a photovoltaic-output ...
Jakarta to divert traffic for Bedug Kolosal on Eid Eve
Jakartas transportation agency will divert traffic on major roads during the Jakarta Bedug Kolosal ...
Prabowo gathers senior journalists, experts for geopolitical talks
President Prabowo Subianto held a meeting with journalists, observers, and experts from various fields at his private ...
Passenger found dead on bus queueing for Bali ferry at Gilimanuk Port
A female passenger was found dead aboard a bus waiting to enter Gilimanuk Port in Bali, authorities said, as ...
KontraS urges full probe into acid attack on activist
The Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) called on all state institutions to thoroughly ...
FBI investigating whether departed U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent leaked classified info
It comes as the U.S. Justice Department has undertaken multiple investigations over the last year into political foes of President Donald Trump
-Menlo Security, the leader in human and agenticBrowser Security, today announced the first Browser Security ...
EdgeConneX Commences Construction of 200MW AI-Ready Hyperscale Campus in Greater Osaka
-EdgeConneX, a pioneer in globalBuild-to-SuitandBuild-to-Densitydata center solutions, today ...
Children have borne the brunt of Israel-U.S. aggression | Data
Israel accounted for about 41% of all external attacks that ended with a child fatality, while the U.S. accounted for 21% of such attacks
U.S. eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war
The Treasury issued a broad authorization allowing Petrleos de Venezuela S.A., or PDVSA, to directly sell Venezuelan oil to U.S. companies and on global markets
India's young are more educated than ever. So why are so many jobless?
Indias educational enrolment has surged but jobs, especially good ones, are not keeping pace, a new report finds.
Csar Chavez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others
Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed she was among women and girls who say they were sexually abused by Csar Chavez, the long-admired Latino icon, while he led the United Farm Workers union
FBI on hunt for Indian national in mail and wire fraud conspiracy
In a post on X, the FBI said Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, would be about 35 and is believed to be residing or travelling between Illinois and Pennsylvania
Nigerian soldiers repel an attack on a base and kill 80 Islamic militants, Army says
The militants, suspected members of Boko Haram or the Islamic State West Africa Province, were supported by multiple armed drones when they attacked the base in Mallam Fatori in the State of Borno
QatarEnergy reports 'extensive damage' after missile attacks on Ras Laffan industrial city
Qatar condemned in a statement the attack saying that it represents a direct threat to its national security
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilities
Pakistans Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, said the government agreed to a halt to its operations from March 19 to March 23 in good faith and in keeping with the Islamic norms
Police chief ensures safe peak homecoming flow in Yogyakarta
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo ensured that the peak of the homecoming flow was running safely ...
Minister calls for making Nyepi an opportunity to maintain harmony
Indonesias Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar called on citizens to use Nyepi, the Balinese Day of ...
BPKN warns against fuel oil panic buying ahead of Eid
Indonesias consumer protection agency (BPKN)on Wednesday urged the public not to engage in panic buying of ...
Nyepi Day momentum for correctional guidance over punishment: Minister
Indonesias corrections ministry linked the values of Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, to its ...
